5 Boutique Picks in Chicago’s Bucktown Neighborhood

5 Boutique Picks in Chicago’s Bucktown Neighborhood

Located on Chicago’s near northwest side, the Bucktown Shopping District is a quick ride from downtown and a great place to find local designers and unique styles.

The area covers several blocks of Damen Avenue, stretching from North Avenue to Fullerton Avenue (see map below). In addition to clothing boutiques, it is home to numerous restaurants, bars and spas, and is best explored on foot. Here are five women’s boutiques in Bucktown worth visiting.

Winner of numerous awards, Michelle Tan specializes in deconstructed designs, unfinished hem and unique cuts. The boutique carries dresses, jackets, tops, bottoms, jewelry, handbags, and accessories by Michelle and other local designers. You may run into her while visiting the shop – a minimalist, all-white space, featuring floating hangers.

Located next door to Michelle Tan, Claudia Kleiner has nevertheless a different vibe. The store offers skirts and dresses that emphasize femininity, and the collections are modern, yet with a classic feel. Also available: work attire, jewelry, and accessories. Malabar refers to a fragrant flower found in South America, where the designer once lived.

With exposed brick walls and antique touches, Roslyn is a warm, inviting space. The store specializes in hard-to-find brands and features sophisticated pieces by established and new designers from Chicago, LA, New York and Europe. It also carries bridal and special-occasion dresses and jewelry by local artists.

This spacious, comfortable store caters to modern tastes and sells trendy, unique pieces at moderate prices. It features a variety of labels, both local and national, including clothing by emerging designers. Also available: accessories, jewelry, shoes.

The mother/daughter-operated store has been in Bucktown for nearly 15 years, one of the first boutiques to open there. Tangerine carries everyday and formal wear, denim, and jewelry for a variety of tastes and all ages, by local and international designers.

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Pola Henderson is a travel writer, city explorer, expat, and event host. Traveling has been a part of her life since she was three. Pola grew up in Krakow, lived in Chicago for many years and is currently based in Paris, where she teaches Business English.